[wanabidii] News Digest: 'Housing prices may go up by 20% post demonetisation'

Saturday, December 03, 2016

Today's Headlines

'Housing prices may go up by 20% post demonetisation'

Paper boarding pass, cabin baggage tag to become passe
Electronic boarding passes will come in place of the paper versions under the plan finalised by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, said a senior govt official, who did not want to be named. The new rule has the approval of the civil aviation ministry and is likely to be announced in a month’s time.

Cash crunch affects cotton arrivals in new season
The impact is expected to be pronounced on the unorganised segment, which forms a large part of the domestic textile sector where cash transactions are more prevalent, as reduction in currency circulation would temporarily affect their routine business transactions, observers said.

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Environment

Scientists from UK, India meet to investigate air pollution
A team of Indian and UK scientists have teamed up to help young researchers better understand the causes, sources, effects of pollution in both countries and work together to develop mitigation strategies to tackle it.

Great Barrier Reef 'not dying', Australia insists
The Great Barrier Reef is "not dying", Australia insisted Friday as it updated UNESCO on efforts to protect the natural wonder while scientists blasted a lack of urgency in dealing with climate change.

World cities seek $375bn to fight climate change
The mayors were meeting to plot strategy in the face of climate skepticism from US President-elect Donald Trump. They said they planned to make commitments to reduce harmful emissions by promoting cycling in cities and renewable energy, among other measures.

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World

Mass anti-Park protest in Seoul ahead of impeachment vote
Whether the impeachment motion is adopted or not, South Korea's President Park is firmly on course to become the first democratically-elected South Korean president not to complete a full, five-year term. The 64-year-old has been accused of attempted fraud and abuse of power.

Indonesian police plane missing with 13 on board
The plane, with five crew members and eight passengers, dropped out of contact midmorning about 50 minutes after taking off from Bangka island off the southeast coast of Sumatra island, a police statement said.

US defence bill pledges $900 million to Pakistan
The bill limits the overall amount available for reimbursement to $1.1 billion, of which $900 million is available for reimbursement to Pakistan. The bill is schedule for a vote in the Senate next week. Since it is a consensus bill, it is unlikely to face any opposition.

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Science

Buzz Aldrin gets visit from NASA after polar evacuation
Aldrin, 86, was visiting Antarctica as a tourist when he fell ill this week. He was flown to Christchurch from McMurdo Station, a U.S. research center on the Antarctic coast

'Homelessness makes people vulnerable to mental,health issues'

Magnetic brain stimulation can bring back 'lost' memories

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Technology

Scared of online transactions? Here's how to take your first step
If you are one of the digi-sceptics, don't be alarmed: There are ways and means to limit the damage in the online world, even if your worst fears come true.

Android virus hits millions: 8 things to know
Here's all you need to know about the big fraud exploiting Google Play Store.

Morgan Stanley-managed mutual fund cuts Flipkart valuation to $5.5 billion
A mutual fund managed by Morgan Stanley has sharply cut the value of its shares in India's largest e-tailer for the fourth time over a period of a year, valuing the company at $5.5 billion.

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Education

ISC exams from Feb 6, ICSE from Feb 27
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the exam timetable for the class XII (ISC) and class X (ICSE) examination to be held in 2017.

Only 177 PhDs in entrepreneurship in last 16 years: Study
Despite government's efforts to promote entrepreneurship, doctoral research on the subject is yet to pick up in Indian universities as only 177 PhDs have been awarded in it compared to 20,271 in social sciences during last 16 years, says a study.

India's first Confucius classroom to come up in Kolkata
Approved by the Chinese government, this will be the first Confucius classroom in India, where 10-15 teachers from China will be joining as faculty. Classes will start from middle of next year and will have the capacity to take around 800 students by the end of 2017.

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Mumbai

Commuters hassled, vehicles caught in snarl-up at Mumbai toll plazas
Caught in the traffic snarl, office-goers, students and passengers rushing to catch long-distance trains or flights were delayed. The worst situation was seen at Vashi and Dahisar toll plazas, besides other toll collection points on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Mumbai lawyer Afroz Shah to receive top UN environment award for Versova Beach clean-up
Mumbai-based lawyer Afroz Shah has been named as one of winners of the top environmental honour of the United Nations. Shah will be among those bestowed with the Champions of the Earth award for leading the clean-up of Mumbai’s Versova Beach.

LIC Vs Patils: 12 years later, widow gets justice (and cheque)
Twelve years after Rahul Patil (38) passed away, his widow finally got justice from the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.

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Delhi

SC directs Unitech to refund money to home buyers for delay in Gurugram project
The Supreme Court directed real estate giant Unitech Ltd on Friday to refund money to three flat buyers for not handing over possession of their homes on time and asked it to deposit Rs 2 crore before its registry.

Pleasant morning in Delhi; fog disrupts rail, air traffic

Woman found dead under car identified

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Bangalore

Bengaluru one of the least affected cities post demonetisation: CREDAI
Driven largely by the salaried class in the IT and ITES sector, the market in Bengaluru is more end-user/consumer centric, dealing primarily through banking channels. The market here has been predominantly transparent with almost negligible cash transactions.

Bengaluru raids: 2 babus suspended, assets worth Rs 152 crore recovered
More skeletons tumbled out of the cupboard of the two senior government officials and contractors as the I-T department claimed to have recovered unaccounted income and investments worth a whopping Rs 152 crore from them on Friday.

Cyber security in cashless era: Will India fight AK-47s with lathis?
As India attempts a transition to a cashless society, cyber security experts raise serious concerns about India’s preparedness. With the lack of sophisticated defence systems, experts say India is prone to attacks that could cause public chaos.

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Hyderabad

Note effect? City new year bashes may be low-key
New Year-eve parties could well be a low-key affair in city this year, courtesy the demonetisation of '500 and '1,000 notes by the Union government. The Centre's move is forcing party organisers and revellers to scale down the NY dos.The hospitality industry is keeping its hopes of cashing in on year-end events low with sponsors shying away from footing the bill.

Villages around Tummalapalle uranium mines hit by water, soil pollution
Tummalapalle hosts one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Researchers have found that wind and rain are responsible for the spread of the contamination from the mining area to other localities, where the quality of water has deteriorated with high levels of heavy and trace metals.

MBT calls for bandh on December 6
The MBT on Friday called for a bandh on December 6, marking the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, even as it called the day a “Black Day“.

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Chennai

Dr. MGR Medical University examines feasibility of online evaluation: Vice chancellor
Emphasising that the examination evaluation system is being overhauled, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University vice chancellor S Geethalakshmi on Saturday said that the university is “examining” the feasibility of online evaluation.

Rain-starved Tamil Nadu hopes for unborn Vardah as Nada dies
Despite formation of two cyclonic storms - Kyant and Nada and a depression over the Bay of Bengal this season - Chennai received only 11cm rainfall against the normal of 71cm. Vardah cyclone, which is still just forming in Bay of Bengal, remains the only hope for Tamil Nadu now.

A rich fare for Chennai rainbow film fete
As an LGBT activist, Malini Jeevarathnam was deeply disturbed by instances of lesbian suicide she heard about. That's when she decided to make a film about it.

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Ahmedabad

Amdavadis beat the 'cash' blues in creative ways

Union environment minister urges corporates to allocate budget for waste treatment

PIL might put a check on kite flying round the year

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Allahabad

Cashless women stop train, block road
Bitten by the cash scarcity in banks after demonetisation, women took the lead on Friday in blocking a road and a railway track in two separate incidents in the region.

1 dead, 2 injured in bike collision

Truck on killing spree, three killed and 4 hurt

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Bhubaneswar

BJP leader's murder: Two days on, cops clueless on assailant

Coal auction will land state a windfall: Goyal
Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the state will receive Rs 70,000 crore as 12 coal blocks in Odisha have already been allocated through a transparent auction process.

Day after Puri tragedy, dogs face public ire
A day after a pack of stray dogs mauled a four-year-old child to death in Puri, aggrieved local residents vented their ire on the dogs on Friday.

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Bhopal

Yoga centres fail to 'rejuvenate' gas affected
In 2014, they were touted as an apt tool for 'social rehabilitation' of the victims of world's worst industrial disaster.

Bank goofs up, pays 30,000 excess pension to Armyman's widow
A nationalised bank in Bhopal has been paying more than the actual entitlement of pension to a widow of Colonel (retired) S B Bhaduri.

All Indian accused out on bail
While the then managing director of the Union Carbide Warren Anderson died in obscurity 31 years on, seven Indian accused, who were charged along with Anderson, are still out on bail and their numbers are rising.

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Chandigarh

'APP to have a manifesto per constituency'

HC seeks report on teachers' appointment

No tie-up with AAP, before or after polls: Amarinder

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